Hello all! Remember to keep Originae and her family in your prayers. If you want to post a message, do it through the website we started:
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Exam Schedule and Bittersweet Goodbyes
Please remember to study for all of your final exams!
Friday May 18th (full day of school) - 2A and 3A
Monday May 21st (11:30 dismissal) - 2B and 3B
Tuesday May 22nd (11:30 dismissal) - 4A and 5A
Wednesday May 23rd (11:30 dismissal) - 4B and 5B
It has been a pleasure teaching you all this semester. My heart is breaking as this school year is coming to a close. I will always remember this group of students - students who inspire me, make me laugh, and give me hope for a better world. You all are destined for greatness! Have fun this summer, read a lot, and impress those high school teachers just like you've impressed me!
With all my love,
~Miss Hughes
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Twelfth Night
Shakespeare time!
Making an A in 9-weeks is so easy! You get 5 points everyday for your participation in class (reading, performing, interacting with classmates and me), so that should be easy to get! You will have a quiz after each act, and since we keep note of each scene with summaries, that should also be an easy grade. Your final test for Twelfth Night will be a performance, and your grade will be based on the effort and enthusiasm you show while preparing - again, EASY!
Quiz Schedule:
Act 1 Quiz - April 26th
Act 2 Quiz - May 30th
Act 3 Quiz - May 2
Act 4 Quiz - May 4
Act 5 Quiz - May 7
Happy end of the year, thou fair minded angels!
Making an A in 9-weeks is so easy! You get 5 points everyday for your participation in class (reading, performing, interacting with classmates and me), so that should be easy to get! You will have a quiz after each act, and since we keep note of each scene with summaries, that should also be an easy grade. Your final test for Twelfth Night will be a performance, and your grade will be based on the effort and enthusiasm you show while preparing - again, EASY!
Quiz Schedule:
Act 1 Quiz - April 26th
Act 2 Quiz - May 30th
Act 3 Quiz - May 2
Act 4 Quiz - May 4
Act 5 Quiz - May 7
Happy end of the year, thou fair minded angels!
Thursday, March 29, 2012
LEAP
LEAP Phase II will be held on April 12th (English), 13th (Math), 16th (Science), and 17th (Social Studies). This is only a couple of days after your return from Spring Break.
For last-minute LEAP Review, visit http://www.louisianapass.org/
You can click guest login on the left sidebar, enter your zip code, select PASS Practice Tests, and begin practicing. Make sure you select 8th grade when you get to the practice screen.
It is also important to be well-rested and filled with healthy foods! Don't eat all of the Easter candy in one day!
Best of luck kiddos! I know you'll do great!
For last-minute LEAP Review, visit http://www.louisianapass.org/
You can click guest login on the left sidebar, enter your zip code, select PASS Practice Tests, and begin practicing. Make sure you select 8th grade when you get to the practice screen.
It is also important to be well-rested and filled with healthy foods! Don't eat all of the Easter candy in one day!
Best of luck kiddos! I know you'll do great!
Monday, March 26, 2012
Field Testing for 7th Graders
Tomorrow, March 27th, will be Field Testing for all 7th graders. All 8th grade students will report to their 5A classes for around 2.5 hours (or until testing is complete) and then follow a shortened schedule to visit the rest of their classes. We will spend time in my class reviewing LEAP materials and working on your board game projects which are due Friday. If any of you miss school, please bring board game materials to class Wednesday.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Lord of the Flies Test and Folder
Monday March 26th, you will have a test on Lord of the Flies.
Your study guide consists of 6 worksheets we have completed over the last four weeks.
These will need to be turned in to me Monday along with your survival journal.
The 6 worksheets are titled
- Character Log
- Figurative Language
- Do you have what it takes? (Leadership survey)
- Tone and Mood
- Symbols
- Themes
Study these worksheets, as they will help you get an A on your test.
We have cut the vocabulary down to the following 18 words:
- Indignation
- Hiatus
- Tumult
- Tirade
- Inscrutable
- Tacit
- Taboo
- Malevolently
- Derisive
- Mutinously
- Crestfallen
- Demure
- Abominable
- Assimilating
- Luminous
- Talisman
- Cynical
- Acrid
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
No School March 14th
Students and Parents,
I am sorry that you have had an interruption in your schooling this week, but I hope you are aware of the reasoning behind the canceling of school. Today, two bills are being discussed is the house that will have a direct impact on teachers, students, and the entire Louisiana community, and many educators wanted to take part in standing up for public education. The bills involve the removal of tenure for teachers, which would allow principals to fire teachers at will; and expanding vouchers and charter schools, which would decrease the funding we receive. I urge you to do some research and find out what is going on. It will affect us all. I assure you that I have your best interests at heart, and I will always put you first. When we return to school Thursday (A-Day), we will take the Sentence Types test and work on preparing ourselves for LEAP Phase I Tuesday.
~Miss Hughes
More information about school closing and the bills being discussed:
http://www.wbrz.com/news/louisiana-teachers-protest-at-state-capitol/
http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/14/10685511-teacher-protest-closes-schools-in-louisiana
http://louisianaeducator.blogspot.com/
P.S. - Students and Parents, if you have any questions or concerns, please email me at ahughes2@ebrschools.org or call the school to schedule a conference.
I am sorry that you have had an interruption in your schooling this week, but I hope you are aware of the reasoning behind the canceling of school. Today, two bills are being discussed is the house that will have a direct impact on teachers, students, and the entire Louisiana community, and many educators wanted to take part in standing up for public education. The bills involve the removal of tenure for teachers, which would allow principals to fire teachers at will; and expanding vouchers and charter schools, which would decrease the funding we receive. I urge you to do some research and find out what is going on. It will affect us all. I assure you that I have your best interests at heart, and I will always put you first. When we return to school Thursday (A-Day), we will take the Sentence Types test and work on preparing ourselves for LEAP Phase I Tuesday.
~Miss Hughes
More information about school closing and the bills being discussed:
http://www.wbrz.com/news/louisiana-teachers-protest-at-state-capitol/
http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/14/10685511-teacher-protest-closes-schools-in-louisiana
http://louisianaeducator.blogspot.com/
P.S. - Students and Parents, if you have any questions or concerns, please email me at ahughes2@ebrschools.org or call the school to schedule a conference.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Public Service Announcements
In groups, you've come up with what you think are huge problems in our society, and are working on creating public service announcements geared towards fellow students to help make our community a better place. Filming starts Monday, so be sure to bring all props!
Here are a few PSA's for you to look at for inspiration.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Interviews Due Monday
Students, your interviews are due Monday the 23rd. Please contact your interviewees (one for each career you chose) ASAP! Like I said last week, you CAN NOT wait until the last minute or you will have nothing. It's not your interviewee's faults you haven't contacted them yet! If you need help finding someone to interview (phone, email, or in person [with parent]), let me know, and I will help you find someone.
Remember to call your interviewee by name (Mr.___ or Ms. ___ or Dr. ____), introduce yourself (name, 8th grader at Westdale Middle), introduce your project (research paper on potential careers), and ask them if they have time to answer questions, or know someone who would have time to answer questions, about the career of ____.
Speak loudly and clearly when on the telephone, and remember to have those questions we developed in class in front of you so you won't miss anything!
Email me if you have questions: ahughes2@ebrschools.org
Remember to call your interviewee by name (Mr.___ or Ms. ___ or Dr. ____), introduce yourself (name, 8th grader at Westdale Middle), introduce your project (research paper on potential careers), and ask them if they have time to answer questions, or know someone who would have time to answer questions, about the career of ____.
Speak loudly and clearly when on the telephone, and remember to have those questions we developed in class in front of you so you won't miss anything!
Email me if you have questions: ahughes2@ebrschools.org
Career Research Papers
Parents and Students, here is a copy of the letter I sent home to be signed by both of you. Your research papers will be worth a majority of your English grade this nine-weeks, so it's important you keep up with the due dates, and say busy during class.
January 10, 2012
Dear Parents:
I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday! Now that the break is over we are getting right back into the swing of school. Your child will be working on an important research project over the next several weeks. During this time, the students will be conducting research to learn more about two careers that interest them. As part of the project, the students will interview people working in their fields of interest, write reports reflecting their research, and create a presentation to share facts with the class.
This project is worth a total of 250 points; therefore, it will account for a large portion of your child’s grade for the third nine-weeks. In order that you may assist your child, the due dates and possible points are listed as follows:
Component Due Date Points Possible
Topics Beg of Class 1/12 10
Interviews Beg of Class 1/23 50
Note Cards End of Class 1/24 50
Outline End of Class 1/24 10
Final Report End of Class 1/30 100
Presentation Beg of Class 1/31-2/1 30
TOTAL 250
If you have any questions about any aspect of the project, please feel free to contact me at school at 225-924-1308 or email me at ahughes2@ebrschools.org. Thanks for your support in helping your child plan for the future.
Sincerely,
Allison Hughes
Approved by Sherry L. Brock
My signature below indicates that I received a letter from Ms. Hughes concerning the 8th grade research project, and I am aware that this project will account for a large part of my child’s English grade for the third nine-week grading period.
__________________________ ___________________
Student’s Signature Date
__________________________ ___________________
Parent’s Signature Date
January 10, 2012
Dear Parents:
I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday! Now that the break is over we are getting right back into the swing of school. Your child will be working on an important research project over the next several weeks. During this time, the students will be conducting research to learn more about two careers that interest them. As part of the project, the students will interview people working in their fields of interest, write reports reflecting their research, and create a presentation to share facts with the class.
This project is worth a total of 250 points; therefore, it will account for a large portion of your child’s grade for the third nine-weeks. In order that you may assist your child, the due dates and possible points are listed as follows:
Component Due Date Points Possible
Topics Beg of Class 1/12 10
Interviews Beg of Class 1/23 50
Note Cards End of Class 1/24 50
Outline End of Class 1/24 10
Final Report End of Class 1/30 100
Presentation Beg of Class 1/31-2/1 30
TOTAL 250
If you have any questions about any aspect of the project, please feel free to contact me at school at 225-924-1308 or email me at ahughes2@ebrschools.org. Thanks for your support in helping your child plan for the future.
Sincerely,
Allison Hughes
Approved by Sherry L. Brock
My signature below indicates that I received a letter from Ms. Hughes concerning the 8th grade research project, and I am aware that this project will account for a large part of my child’s English grade for the third nine-week grading period.
__________________________ ___________________
Student’s Signature Date
__________________________ ___________________
Parent’s Signature Date
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